Love Island gets major change for 2023 as ITV introduces new duty of care measures-Ruth Lawes-Entertainment – Metro

Maya Jama takes over the reins of Love Island (Picture: Getty/ITV)

ITV bosses have shaken up the duty of care protocols for Love Island ahead of its ninth season.

The latest instalment of the reality TV series will be presented by Maya Jama from South Africa, where a bunch of singletons will once again try and find love in a glamorous villa.

Prior to the winter edition’s launch in the New Year, the Triggerpoint broadcaster has unveiled a slew of new and extended measures after coming repeatedly under fire for the treatment of its contestants.

These include banning participants and loved ones from posting online while filming the show to ‘protect both the Islanders and their families from the adverse effects of social media’.

Additionally, ahead of entering the villa, the cast will also receive guidance and training around being mutually respectful in relationships, including how to understand the patterns associated with controlling and coercive behaviour.

Stars on the show will continue to be offered video training and guidance covering inclusive language around disability, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and microaggressions.

The inclusion training consists of conversations chaired by BCOMS (Black Collective of Media in Sport) founder Leon Mann MBE with DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) consultant Hayley Bennett, disability specialist Shani Dhanda and broadcaster Sean Fletcher.

First introduced ahead of series 8 in 2022, these discussions will tackle topics including inclusive language, and behaviour, creating safe spaces and being a good ally. 

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Prior to appearing on the show, prospective Islanders will also watch a video fronted by the show’s executive Producer and head of welfare, interviewing former Islanders about their experiences on the show.

This includes details on the two-week period before the show launches, how to cope with being filmed 24/7, the interaction they will have with producers in the billa, the support provided to family members, dealing with social media trolling, and adapting to life away from the show. 

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